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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.16, 10,980.27 and 1,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.16, 10,980.27 and 1,773.50 is: 2,660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.16 : 10,980.27 = 1,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.16/10,980.27 = 1,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.16x = 10,980.27 × 1,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.16x = 19,473,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,508.85/7,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.26

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